Direct Method
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The document summarizes the key principles and techniques of the Direct Method for teaching language. It focuses on connecting meaning directly to the target language without translation, using real-world topics and situations. Some techniques include reading aloud, question and answer exercises, conversation practice, dictation, and paragraph writing. Grammar and vocabulary are taught inductively through demonstration, pictures, and sentences rather than explicit instruction or single words. The goal is for students to communicate in the target language through speaking practice.
Direct Method
- 1. NAMES : GEOVANNA ALLAUCA JOSUÉ TARIRA
- 5. The Direct Method is named “direct” because meaning should be connected directly with the target language without translation into the native language.Basically, the Direct Method aims to provide language learners with a practically useful Knowledge of language. MEANI NG TARGET LANGUAGE
- 6. Reading Aloud Question and Answer Exercise Student Self-Correction Conversation Practice Fill-in-the-blank Exercise Dictation Paragraph Writing
- 7. Never translate: demonstrate. The syllabus is based on real situations or topics. ( as if students were in real situations).
- 8. Never make a speech: ask questions. Grammar is taught inductively, no explicit grammar. Never speak with single words: use sentences. Practice of vocabulary in completes sentences. Vocabulary is taught through known words ,demonstration , authentic objects (realia), pictures , and miming.
- 9. Never speak too much: make student speak much. Work on four skills, emphasizing listening and speaking.
- 10. Never speak formal but speak naturally. Not memorization but production.
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